Full time

Senior Manager, Development Footwear

Posted by Adidas • Shanghai, Shanghai, China

📍 Shanghai, Shanghai 🕒 March 01, 2026

About the Role

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation:


Manage the footwear product development process by supporting the respective Business Unit(s) and directly interact with Tier 1 supply partners. Provide an effective transition of footwear designs from prototyping into production. This role combines the aspect of actively executing the professional content of a Manager Development with managerial responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities: 70% Product Developer:

  • Translate design vision and consumer needs into products which support the Business Units’ product strategy.

  • Engineer workable prototypes which address desired function, cosmetics, market appeal and manufacturability and meet adidas quality standards.

  • Communicate all necessary information and coordinate all necessary tasks that support on time Color Way Activation for all assigned projects.

  • Manage the direct development process between HQ and Tier1 partne...
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